approved EB-1A
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Liver Disease · India · 2025-02-27
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner authored 17 peer-reviewed journal articles and 6 abstracts in the field of liver disease.
Judging (Met)
The petitioner completed over 50 peer reviews for prominent academic journals, demonstrating his role as a judge of the work of others.
Original Contributions (Met)
The petitioner's 209 citations and top 1% ranking in liver enzyme research signify original contributions of major significance.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on 17 peer-reviewed journal articles and 209 citations, placing the petitioner in the top 1% of researchers in his niche. Evidence of over 50 completed peer reviews for prominent journals demonstrated his leadership and expertise. Additionally, the petitioner's research was supported by prestigious funding from the NIH, VA, UGC, and ICMR.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Grants
Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
- 17 peer-reviewed journal articles (9 first-authored)
- 6 abstracts (4 first-authored)
- 209 citations across 34 countries
- Top 1% researcher ranking on Google Scholar for liver enzymes
- Over 50 peer reviews for academic journals
- Research funding from NIH, VA, UGC, and ICMR
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